
The Daily T
The Daily T is The Telegraph's daily podcast that offers straight-talking, free-thinking commentary on UK politics, culture, and foreign affairs. Hosted by Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and columnist Tim Stanley, it features candid discussions and exclusive interviews with influential figures such as Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch. New episodes are released every weekday at 5pm.
Episodes

Andy Burnham, Manchester isn’t the only place in the North
Telegraph Opinion writers Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon take a look back at the biggest and most bonkers stories of the week.They discuss Andy Burnham’s first week in office working from No 10 North, the return of Angela Rayner and Nigel Farage’s heckler, who faced instant karma.Plus, why Gary Lineker wants to pay more tax and the idiot influencer who left a bath at the top of a mountain.We want

Watch your back, Burnham: Trump's nemesis John Bolton on how to handle POTUS
On Friday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey sits down with John Bolton, the former US national security adviser, to examine the state of the UK-US “special relationship” following Andy Burnham’s sudden arrival as Prime Minister.Mr Bolton discusses the US reaction to the appointment of Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary, and predicts how the Prime Minister will navigate Donald Trump’s transac

The late Queen’s mistake that William and Kate will not repeat
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey, Victoria Ward, and India McTaggart look back on 13 years since the “Great Kate Wait” to mark Prince George’s milestone 13th birthday and his upcoming transition to Eton College.With the second in line to the throne stepping into his teenage years, the team explores how the Prince and Princess of Wales are reshaping modern royal parenting. Grounde

Burnham's first 48 hours as PM implode: Hot mic prison release joke sparks fury
On Wednesday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss the hot mic blunder in which Shabana Mahmood, the Home Secretary, and Wes Streeting, the Defence Secretary, were caught on camera joking about early prison releases.The timing of the incident could not have been worse for Andy Burnham, the new Prime Minister, on day three of his premiership. Anger over the Cabinet membe

Same faces, same failures: Burnham’s reshuffle solves nothing
On Tuesday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla and Tim dissect Andy Burnham’s new Cabinet. Dubbing it a “desperate game of musical chairs”, they break down a reshuffled front bench which looks oddly familiar to the last one. They analyse the significance of John Healey’s appointment as Chancellor, the return of Angela Rayner and the reaction to Wes Streeting’s appointment as Defence Secretary.Elsewh

A PM with no substance: Andy Burnham is the ‘messiah without a mandate’
On Monday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla and Tim are in Downing Street to react to Andy Burnham’s inaugural speech as Prime Minister, as Sir Keir Starmer’s departs from No.10 and hands the keys over to his successor.As Starmer bids an emotional goodbye after two years at the helm of government, Burnham addresses the nation (sans-lectern) as the UK’s fifth prime minister in four years as he pled

Why Queen Camilla is the key to reuniting William and Harry
In this week’s episode of Royal T, Camilla Tominey and Hannah Furness sit down with 5News’s Chief Royal Correspondent, Simon Vigar, to unpack the highly anticipated, behind-closed-doors reunion at Highgrove between King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince Harry, Meghan and their children Archie and Lilibet. Camilla and Hannah also dive into Simon’s book, The Four Wives of Windsor, to analyse the s

Is Meghan a trad wife?
On today’s episode of The Weekend T, Camilla Tominey and Poppy Coburn discuss the disappointing football weekend ahead, our new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and why a fox has pulled out of the Clacton by-election.The pair also discuss how Meghan Markle’s show got nominated for an award, whether we should we have maximum working temperatures and they find out which word is the most beautiful in the

Vacuous and vague: Inside Andy Burnham’s speech of empty promises
On today’s Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg dissect Andy Burnham’s Labour leadership victory speech, as the incoming Prime Minister sets out his vision for Britain ahead of accepting the keys to No10 Downing Street on Monday.Camilla & Sir Jacob discuss the PM’s five promises for Britain, the socialist nature of his speech and question who Burnham he is as he seems to stoke a di

‘A legacy of surrender’: How Andy Burnham’s first week could break Britain
On today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg dissect the nation’s mood.From England’s devastating football loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals (and the highly political aftermath) to a new prime minister taking office on Monday without a public vote. Is the UK in a state of terminal decline?Camilla and Sir Jacob analyse the political, economic and foreign a

‘A desperately sentimental last PMQs’: Why Starmer won’t make the history books
On today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Jacob Rees-Mogg look back at outgoing PM Sir Keir Starmer’s time in office, and discuss whether his impact as a Prime Minister warrants a place in the history books.Camilla and Jacob analyse a tribute from Kemi Badenoch, the Tory leader, to Sir Keir in the Commons as they face off for the final time at the Dispatch Box. Sir Keir, Mrs Badenoch

'We're not safe': Richard Tice fights back tears as he reveals attack that triggered armed police
On today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Jacob Rees-Mogg sit down with Reform UK’s deputy leader Richard Tice. He opens up about the death of his party colleague Ann Widdecombe and the safety of MPs and politically active party members.Tice gets emotional when recounting a dangerous incident outside Parliament last year in which armed police were called to his aid.Meanwhile, Camilla

‘It’s terrorism’: Ann Widdecombe’s 'murder' reignites debate over Farage’s £5m security
On today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Jacob Rees-Mogg discuss the latest developments in the case of Ann Widdecombe’s killing, news which has rocked Westminster and the wider political world over the weekend. As news breaks that the investigation into her death is now being lead by counter-terrorism police, they focus the discussion on whether more should be done to ensure th

The Sunday Showdown: Pro-Gaza eco warrior Dale Vince storms out of clash with Camilla
Camilla Tominey is joined by eco warrior and pro-Gaza entrepreneur Dale Vince for this edition of The Daily T podcast.In a heated discussion the two cover Israel’s conduct in Gaza and if a genocide is happening. Camilla also pushes Dale on if he truly believes that one man’s terrorist is another’s freedom fighter. They briefly move on to green issues and whether the term ‘net zero’ does more harm

Harry, it's time to go home - and take the bin with you
In the latest episode of the Weekend T, Telegraph Opinion writers Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon take a look back at all the big, bold, and quite frankly, bonkers stories of the week.They discuss Prince Harry’s bad week in court and where is he staying this week? Plus, could a bin be the new MP for Clacton, and will we get a day off if England win the World Cup?We want to hear from you! Email us

‘It’ll be a repeat of Reeves’: How the new PM could bankrupt Britain
Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt joins Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley on The Daily T to sound a stark warning about the future of the UK economy.Hunt, who has recently written a new book Can We Be Rich Again? The Extraordinary Potential of Britain’s Economy, runs us through the key points of "Burnhamonics" — the economic policies of Andy Burnham — and delivers a gloomy prediction on what he thinks t

Farage vs Binface: The gamble that could trash Reform
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss whether Nigel Farage has committed the ultimate act of self-sabotage by triggering another by-election in his constituency of Clacton. As Reform UK orders its northern activists to abandon the Greater Manchester mayoral race and head to the campaign trail in Essex, has Farage completely overplayed his hand?They also delve i

Robert Jenrick on Farage 'farce': "He’s ready for mother of all fights”
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley and Poppy Coburn are joined by Reform UK's Shadow Chancellor Robert Jenrick in the wake of Nigel Farage’s decision to stand down as the MP for Clacton, forcing a by-election. They discuss the point of a by-election if the only opposition is Count Binface, and whether there is a cross-party conspiracy against Reform UK.Tim and Poppy are also joined by

Furious Farage resigns in two-fingered salute to establishment
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley react live to Nigel Farage’s shock statement as he decides to stand down as the MP for Clacton, forcing a by-election amid intense scrutiny over his financial affairs.And Tim is joined by deputy royal editor Victoria Ward to discuss Prince Harry’s defeat in his High Court legal battle against the publisher of the Daily Mail. They u

Inside the latest Farage ‘witch hunt’
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss the latest scandal threatening Nigel Farage’s position as leader of Reform UK. He faces another investigation for failing to declare financial support from convicted criminal George Cottrell. Will this be the scandal that loses Farage his hard-won seat in Parliament?Camilla and Tim are also joined by The Telegraph’s ro

Why pro-Gaza MP Ayoub Khan refused ‘anti-Semitism training’ after Oct 7 comments
In today’s special Sunday Showdown edition of The Daily T, Tim Stanley is joined by Ayoub Khan, the independent MP for Birmingham Perry Barr.The two argue the case about why Khan dramatically resigned from the Liberal Democrats during the general election campaign, whether the controversial phrase “from the river to the sea” is inherently antisemitic, and why Khan believes mainstream British polit

World Cup sickies, expensive weddings - and guinea pig for lunch?
In the latest episode of the Weekend T, Telegraph Opinion writers Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon take a look at some comical and controversial news stories from the week.They discuss whether World Cup fans will be calling-in sick en masse on Monday morning after England vs Mexico, whether it’s OK to turn down a wedding invite because of the cost and the story of the couple who have been allowed t

Villain or victim? Meghan’s next Royal move
In this week’s Royal T, Camilla Tominey, Victoria Ward and American commentator Kinsey Schofield discuss Prince Harry’s planned visit to the UK to promote next year’s Invictus Games, after his demands for state-funded security fell through.They compare his security claims to global celebrities such as Harry Styles, who goes running freely around London.They also discuss the High Court legal bomb t

Starmer humiliated as Burnham demands rape gang leader is deported
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley expose the growing political vacuum as Andy Burnham intervenes in the deportation case of the Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed - as outgoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is seemingly nowhere to be seen in the debate.The pair also break down the exclusive report from Camilla Turner, The Telegraph’s Sunday Political Edit

'Lame duck' Starmer defends his legacy as Burnham shuns PMQs
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley dissect the combative Commons scenes as Kemi Badenoch challenged Sir Keir Starmer over his government’s defence record and spending priorities.The pair investigate the £4.6bn “black hole” in Andy Burnham’s defence investment plans, with Reform UK demanding a general election should he raise taxes to bridge the gap.Plus, they explor

PM in name only: Starmer's hollow legacy laid bare
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley examine the long-awaited and much-scrutinised defence investment plan, introduced by Sir Keir Starmer.Despite the outgoing Prime Minister and the Chancellor sharing carefully choreographed mutual congratulations, military experts, senior political figures and Donald Trump were among those to condemn the £15bn package.Meanwhile, Cam

Andy Burnham’s "Manchesterism" is a dangerous new form of socialism
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss Andy Burnham’s first significant speech since returning to Westminster as an MP. The former mayor of Greater Manchester set out his vision for Britain as part of his campaign to be the next prime minister and Labour leader.They dissect Burnham’s “Manchesterism” blueprint, and ask whether his call for cross-party collaborati

Starmer out, schools closed and sun-lounger wars
In the latest episode of the Weekend T, Telegraph Opinion writers Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon take a look at some comical and controversial news stories from the week.They discuss the heatwave – and what is acceptable to wear in it – how Andy Burnham could become more unpopular than Sir Keir Starmer, why attending university is a big regret, and how one woman has started a war with sunbed hogg

£369m wasted? The real reason King Charles and Prince William will never move into Buckingham Palace
In this week’s Royal T, Camilla Tominey and Hannah Furness dissect King Charles’ tax bill as the first monarch to publicly disclose his personal tax payments, alongside figures also released from Kensington Palace on Prince William’s personal tax bill. They also discuss the announcement that Buckingham Palace will no longer serve as a royal residence for King Charles and Queen Camilla, as the land

'She’s harming poor children': Britain’s strictest headteacher backs Badenoch’s attack on Phillipson
In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak to Katherine Birbalsingh – dubbed Britain’s strictest headteacher for her work at Michaela Community School in north-west London – about the row that has broken out between Bridget Phillipson and Kemi Badenoch following the Conservative leader’s fiery attack on the Education Secretary.Ms Birbalsingh agrees with Ms Badenoch th

PMQs bloodbath as Kemi skewers Starmer, Reeves and Burnham
In his first PMQs since announcing his resignation, Keir Starmer faced a fiery attack from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, attacking many of his cabinet members. Camilla and Tim react to the action in parliament and discuss the “coronation” of Andy Burnham, examining the mounting evidence against his leadership - from his resurfaced controversial videos to his shifting stance on calling a

Farage on 10 years of Brexit: Boris never wanted Leave to win
Ten years on from the EU referendum, Camilla and Tim are joined by Reform UK’s Nigel Farage to discuss the legacy of Brexit and why he believes the nation has yet to see its benefits.With the UK political landscape in flux, they also turn to the Labour Party, where Andy Burnham appears set for a swift coronation as leader after Starmer’s recent resignation. As the party grapples with internal unre

His final u-turn: Tearful Starmer resigns with ‘gaslighting’ exit speech
After a turbulent tenure in Downing Street, Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party. Live from Downing Street, Camilla and Tim reflect on the factors that led to his exit, from the “bloodbath” in the local elections to the internal party rebellions over policy about turns.With Andy Burnham positioning himself as a successor, they examine

The Sunday Showdown: Camilla takes on tax-loving "luxury Communist" Aaron Bastani
Camilla is joined by Aaron Bastani, journalist from left-wing organisation Novara Media and self-confessed “luxury communist”.The two argue the case about how much tax is too much, whether China can be classed as a success story for communism when the regime has overseen extensive human rights abuses as well as surveillance of it’s own citizens, and why Bastani thinks fracking isn’t the solution f

Meghan's silly Father's Day list, Scots drink the USA dry & a seagull sandwich
In this week’s episode of The Weekend T, Telegraph Opinion writers Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon take a look at comical and controversial news stories.They discuss the social media ban for under-16s, Meghan Markle’s Father’s Day gift guide, Scotland fans making a splash at the World Cup and a Norwich pub’s refusal to refund punters if seagulls swipe their food.We want to hear from you! Email us

Endgame for Starmer as Burnham storms towards No 10
After Andy Burnham’s comprehensive win in the Makerfield by-election, Camilla and Tim are joined by Daily Telegraph political editor Tony Diver and pollster Scarlett Maguire to reflect on how soon he could challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the leadership, how disastrous the result was for Nigel Farage and Reform, and whether the Conservatives’ win in Aberdeen South points to a renaissance for the par

Nigel Farage on Makerfield: Rupert Lowe won’t be forgiven if Reform loses
As the polls open in the Makerfield by-election, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak to Reform UK’s Nigel Farage, who is already publicly managing expectations. Farage claims Reform UK would storm to victory had the Labour Party put forward any other candidate, but fears local loyalty to Andy Burnham might cost them victory. If Reform loses, Farage warns the public will “never forgive” Rupert Lo

Harry Redknapp slams 'idiotic' council over flag ban
Ahead of England’s opening World Cup match against Croatia, Camilla Tominey discusses Thomas Tuchel’s squad with England legend Harry Redknapp, who gives his honest take on whether a foreign manager like Tuchel should lead the national team, why he would take Harry Kane over Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, and slams the “idiotic” local council trying to ban flags from being flown

‘Racist’ Restore supporters sent me death threats reveals Reform’s Laila Cunningham
Camilla and Tim are joined by Reform UK’s London mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham, who discusses the racist abuse and death threats she has received as a Muslim woman from Restore supporters, as well as the impact Rupert Lowe’s party is having on Reform’s chances in the Makerfield by-election.They also ask her about Farage’s plans to replace the Equality Act with a new Women and Motherhood Prote

How weak Starmer left Britain defenceless: Rebel armed forces minister reveals all
Camilla and Tim are joined by Al Carns, the former armed forces minister who followed his boss John Healey in resigning last week over Keir Starmer’s inadequate Defence Investment Plan.Elsewhere, they also interview Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who offers to help Andy Burnham cut welfare spending to fund defence if he becomes Prime Minister. She also says the Government’s social media ban fo

Kingmaker: How Kate became William's secret weapon
In this episode of Royal T: A Quick Cuppa, Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and The Telegraph’s Deputy Royal Editor Victoria Ward are joined by historian Kate Williams to discuss the future of the monarchy.Drawing on her new book Regina, they examine the historical traditions of royal women, the Princess of Wales’s unique path to queenship, and what kind of queen she will become for the modern Hou

Woke madness and flag bans: It’s just not British!
In the debut episode of the Weekend T, Telegraph Opinion writers Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon take a look at some comical and controversial news stories.This week they discuss dining pitch side at the World Cup, whether children’s books need trigger warnings, and is a hangover from two glasses of wine really acceptable if you’re British?We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.

Makerfield: Reform and Restore at war as polls show Right is split
Camilla and Tim are in Makerfield speaking to the candidates and voters with the by-election less than a week away, As Andy Burnham’s lead in the polls grows, will Reform and Restore split the vote on the Right and hand the keys to Number 10 to the Manchester mayor?Senior Producer: John CadiganCamera Operator and Video Producer: Will WaltersEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlightsWill Restore and Reform

Starmer under fire as John Healey quits in almighty row over defence spending
As John Healey resigns as defence secretary, throwing the Government into further disarray, Reform UK MP Danny Kruger joins Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley on today’s Daily T to assess Starmer’s latest crisis, the rising threat to national security from “backdoor” migration, and the latest Belfast riots.He also argues the UK’s tax system penalises families and needs to change to address the declin

'Starmer's got blood on his hands' Migrant murder victim Rhiannon Whyte’s mum hits out
Following the stabbing attack in Belfast, in which a man remains in hospital with life-changing injuries, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss the wider debate around the asylum system and immigration policy as violent protests erupt.They also revisit the case of Rhiannon Whyte. Her mother, Siobhan Whyte, has become a prominent advocate for tougher action on illegal immigration following the co

Belfast ‘attempted beheading’: has the UK descended into anarchy?
After a knife attack in Belfast, allegedly by a Sudanese immigrant, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley react to the news and ask what it means for the safety of our streets.Elsewhere, Michael Knowles, an American political commentator, joins The Daily T. He examines the murder of Henry Nowak, the crisis in policing and the state of free speech. Plus, Mr Knowles explains why he would back Nigel Farage

Is Britain racist against white men?
With DEI policies in Britain’s police forces now under scrutiny in the wake of the murder of Henry Nowak, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak to Chris Philp - former policing minister - about why, when Suella Braverman called out two tier policing as home secretary in 2023, the Tories fired her instead of backing her.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailyt

'My daughter was killed by online poison seller Kenneth Law'
Camilla Tominey speaks to the families of British victims targeted by Kenneth Law, a former chef who admitted 14 counts of counselling or aiding suicide in Canada.They discuss the disturbing rise of unregulated suicide forums – where Law allegedly marketed toxic chemicals – and the alarming ease with which young people, including Imogen Nunn, a social media influencer, and 21-year-old Aimee Walton

Trooping the Colour: Why the royal event was the late Queen's favourite
In this episode of Royal T: A Quick Cuppa, Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and The Telegraph’s Royal Editor, Hannah Furness, delve into the rich history, pomp, and pageantry of Trooping the Colour—historically celebrated as the late Queen Elizabeth II's favorite royal event. We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sig

Michael Gove: I’m more right-wing than Farage, Reform are just a protest party
The former Conservative cabinet minister Michael Gove joins Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley on today’s Daily T podcast to talk about the Mandelson files, the upcoming tenth anniversary of the Brexit referendum and the Makerfield by-election. He says the Tories are the only credible party on the right, that Reform are merely a “protest party”, that he’s more right-wing than Nigel Farage, and that R

'Incompetence and lies.' Nottingham victim Barnaby Webber’s mum reacts to Henry Nowak’s death
Camilla Tominey speaks to Emma Webber, mother of Nottingham attack victim Barnaby Webber, about the latest revelations from the public inquiry into the killings carried out by Valdo Calocane.They discuss evidence surrounding the decision not to section Calocane despite clear signs of psychosis, the police and NHS failings that allowed him to remain at large, and claims that crucial evidence challe

Farage accused of inciting riots as Starmer denies two tier policing
Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley reflect on a Prime Minister’s Questions that saw Sir Keir Starmer deny the existence of “two-tier policing” in Britain and condemn Nigel Farage for his response to the murder of Henry Nowak – accusing the Reform UK leader of “exploiting the tragedy to create grievance and division”.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcas

Henry Nowak: The murder that exposed Britain’s broken two-tier justice system
Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley examine the harrowing details and body-cam footage of Henry Nowak’s murder and debate what the tragic case reveals about Britain’s “two-tier” policing system.They also speak to David Spencer, a former chief detective inspector, about the adequacy of the anti-racism training given to officers.Elsewhere, Camilla and Tim unpack the political fallout between Kemi Badeno

‘Who can we tax to pay benefits?’ Explosive Mandelson files humiliate Starmer
Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley pore over the latest release of files relating to the disgraced peer’s time as US ambassador, including vetting documents, unsolicited messages of advice to Cabinet Ministers and direct communication with Keir Starmer himself.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular

The Sunday Showdown: Camilla takes on Blair’s ‘fixer’
Camilla Tominey is joined for this edition of The Daily T podcast by former director of political operations to Tony Blair - John McTernan - after the former Prime Minister’s scathing criticism of Keir Starmer’s premiership in a 5,000 word essay earlier this week.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most p

Royal Wedding Exclusive: Will Harry & Meghan make Peter Phillips’ big day?
In this inaugural episode of Royal T: A Quick Cuppa, Camilla Tominey and Hannah Furness look ahead to to the royal wedding of the year -- if only because it is the only one on the calendar -- Princess Anne’s son, Peter Phillips’ nuptials to Harriet Sperling. They discuss the high-profile guest list, royal traditions the couple may abide to in their private ceremony in Kemble, and whether we’ll see

The trans debate no one dared to have… until now
Student Maeve Halligan tells Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley about the reaction to her speech at the Cambridge Union which challenged trans ideology after having also founded the Cambridge University Society of Women – the only one at the institution specifically for females only.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X►

Starmer’s snowflake generation: “They just abuse welfare!”
The former Labour health secretary Alan Milburn has delivered his landmark report into youth inactivity, revealing that the number of young people not in education or employment is poised to rise by nearly a third to more than 1.25 million over the next five years.Camilla and Jacob Rees-Mogg speak to the headteacher of St Thomas the Apostle in Peckham - Serge Cefai - who says that the younger gene

Get out! Blair declares war on Starmer
Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair has launched a blistering attack on Sir Keir Starmer, accusing Labour of drifting into a high-tax, Left-wing “comfort zone” and warning the party has no credible vision for Britain’s future.Camilla and Jacob Rees-Mogg dissect the former PM's 5,700 word criticism and what it all means for Sir Keir’s increasingly fragile premiership. And could demands for a snap

From motorhomes to £2k pepper pots: Inside Sturgeon's husband's eye-watering embezzling
Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party, has admitted to embezzling over £400k of party funds in order to fund his “lavish lifestyle” - using the money to buy everything from luxury watches and fountain pens to a motorhome.Camilla and Tim speak to the deputy leader of Scottish Labour, Jackie Baillie MSP, who says both Sturgeon he

Bring back Borstals! Top cop slams parents’ lack of discipline
Former Met Police Detective Peter Bleksley joins Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley to discuss if parents should be held criminally responsible for their children’s crimes.Following the announcement of government plans to revamp parenting orders, Peter argues that more discipline is needed in modern parenting and that longer jail terms work as a deterrent for repeat offenders.The Justice Secretary Da

The Sunday Showdown: Camilla takes on union boss Mick Lynch
On this special weekend edition of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey goes up against Mick Lynch, the former general secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers.In a turbulent episode, the two debate strike action on the railways and in our hospitals – which have at times brought the country to a halt – and the role of mass migration in suppressing wages.Camilla also asks the

Corbynism in a better suit? Comedian Geoff Norcott on Starmer's Labour chaos
Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley dissect another utterly chaotic week in politics with comedian Geoff Norcott.As Andy Burnham ramps up his campaigning in Makerfield, and Keir Starmer goes head-to-head with Kemi Badenoch at the despatch box, Norcott delivers his verdict on the political leaders we have to choose from in today’s Westminster.Camilla, Tim and Geoff also discuss Kemi Badenoch’s attempts

Define a woman! Burnham blasted by ally over trans stance
Fresh from a drive-by heckle during her visit to Leeds this week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out a new package of “summer savings” to help families with the cost of food and travel, as Britons face rising prices caused by the conflict in Iran. But do these measures go far enough to make an impact?On Thursday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak to Rosie Duffield, f

Comrade Keir? Starmer’s Soviet agenda laid bare at PMQs
After a tumultuous two weeks for the Prime Minister, not even an Arsenal Premier League win could turn things around for Sir Keir Starmer ahead of his first PMQs since Labour’s devastating local election results.On Wednesday’s Daily T podcast, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley delve into the fiery exchange in the Commons as Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Party leader, said his approach to foreign a

Why ‘fraud’ Burnham is nothing more than Starmer 2.0
Andy Burnham launched his by-election campaign video last night, and used it to attack the legacy of Margaret Thatcher and the deindustrialisation of areas like Makerfield, whilst promising to reverse the “draining away of economic, social and political power” that happened during her tenure and in the years since. On today’s Daily T podcast, Camilla and Tim criticise the Manchester mayor for atta

Delusional Starmer doubles down as Burnham backpedals on Brexit
Despite the Makerfield by-election not even having been officially announced, and despite the fact Andy Burnham is not yet officially standing, the campaign has begun and Labour figures are already kicking lumps out of each other.In a soft launch of his own leadership campaign,Wes Streeting, the former health secretary, announced he wanted Britain to rejoin the EU. Mr Burnham, the Mayor of Greater

Inside Fergie's alleged 'friends with benefits affair' with rapper P Diddy
Andrew Lownie, royal historian and biographer behind the bestselling ‘Entitled: The Rise and Fall of House of York’, a biography of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, joins The Daily T to discuss the updated paperback edition of his bestselling book.Camilla and Tim talk to Lownie about the book’s most explosive new allegations, from claims surrounding Sarah Ferguson’s links to Sean “Diddy” Combs an

Burnham set for by-election bid, but can he win Makerfield?
Andy Burnham has announced his intention to stand in a by-election in Makerfield after Josh Simons, the Labour MP and former Cabinet Office minister, stood down to clear his path back to Westminster.The Mayor of Greater Manchester is by far the most popular Labour politician and would be confident of success in a leadership contest against Sir Keir Starmer. But first he has to be allowed to fight

Starmer premiership on life support as Streeting resigns
Wes Streeting has resigned from Keir Starmer’s cabinet with a blistering attack on the PM. But with no contest formally triggered, how long can Starmer cling on before more ministers call for him to go?Tim Stanley speaks to the Telegraph’s chief political commentator Ben Riley-Smith on the impact and timing of Streeting’s resignation and whether his letter offers an in for either Andy Burnham or A

Starmer snub ignites Streeting ‘coup’ plot on King’s Speech day
Wes Streeting is expected to resign and launch a leadership challenge as early as tomorrow, plunging Westminster into crisis just as Parliament reopens.The King announced the Government’s legislative agenda this afternoon but the big story was machinations at No 10, where the Health Secretary and Keir Starmer held a meeting that lasted just 16 minutes.Camilla and Tim battle the elements outside Pa

Cabinet revolt erupts as Starmer refuses to budge
The resignations have begun, putting Keir Starmer’s premiership teetering on the brink.Victims minister Alex Davies-Jones joined safeguarding minister Jess Phillips this afternoon in standing down from government, as would-be challengers Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham work on their succession plans.As Westminster waits on tenterhooks, Camilla and Tim are joined by suspended Labour MP Karl Turner w

‘Less authentic than AI’: Starmer's ‘reset’ speech rejected as rivals close in
In the aftermath of catastrophic local election results for Labour, Sir Keir Starmer gave a speech to MPs on Monday in a desperate bid to retain their support.But with his shabby outfit and outdated ideas, the Prime Minister only dug himself a deeper grave. Camilla and Tim catch up with the Telegraph’s Chief Political Commentator, Ben Riley-Smith, on the mood inside No 10 as challengers eye the pr

Labour's local election bloodbath: Will Starmer resign?
After what's shaping up to be a Labour bloodbath, Camilla and Tim reflect on a nightmare set of local election results for Keir Starmer. With the Prime Minister taking the blame but refusing to step aside, they assess whether his Cabinet colleagues may well take the decision out of his hands.As bad a night as it’s been for Labour, it’s been a great one for Reform. Camilla and Tim are joined by a j

‘Hypocrite!’: New Polanski scandal erupts during local elections
As the country goes to the polls in crucial local and devolved elections, The Daily T asks: Is Zack Polanski a foolish ideologue, a dangerous charlatan, or both?Polanski recently shared a social media post criticising the police’s conduct when arresting a man suspected of stabbing two Jewish men in Golders Green. As his personal poll rating tanks, Camilla and Tim explain why Polanski’s position on

Badenoch: Starmer's finished and Polanski's a joke – we're the only serious choice
On Wednesday’s Daily T podcast, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are in Kent to speak to Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, on the final day of campaigning before the local elections.Mrs Badenoch tells Camilla and Tim that Zack Polanski, the Greens’ leader, is not fit for public office.She says hers is the only party standing up for the Jewish community, and that Labour and Sir Keir Starmer ar

Starmer set for ‘catastrophic week’ as Labour vote collapses
With 48 hours to go before the local and devolved elections, the verdict seems to be in already: the public hates Sir Keir Starmer and the two main parties – and many will never vote for Labour or the Conservatives again.That is according to new polling, which also also showed an appetite for NHS reform and higher taxes on big business and the rich. Camilla and Tim are joined by Scarlett Maguire a

Titan sub widow: ‘I lost half my family. It was a preventable tragedy’
In June 2023, the Titan submersible disaster saw a deep-sea sub vanish during a dive to the Titanic wreck, triggering a global search before it was confirmed the vessel had catastrophically imploded.In this Daily T special, Tim Stanley and Rachel Johnson speak to Christine Dawood, who lost her husband Shahzada and her son Suleman in the disaster. In her memoir Ninety-Six Hours, she recounts t

‘Harry and Meghan are greedy. They don’t care about trashing the royals’
It’s the final stop for The Daily T’s tour of Britain, and we couldn’t let it go by without a right royal special. Lady Colin Campbell and Phil Dampier, royal reporter extraordinaire, join Camilla and Tim in front of a live audience in sunny Worthing.They discuss the success of the King’s visit to the US, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s “half-in-and-half-out” approach to the Royal family; and wha

‘You’re lying!’: Tories, Reform and Labour clash in feisty Daily T debate
To kick off The Daily T On Tour, Conservative, Reform and Labour politicians joined Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley to go head to head live on stage – and it didn’t disappoint.James Cleverly, Tory shadow housing secretary, Zia Yusuf, Reform’s home affairs spokesman and James Murray, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, hashed it out about the immigration “invasion” of Britain; how Starmer’s Government
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